lowly
[loh-lee]
adjective, low·li·er, low·li·est.
humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
low in growth or position.
humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.
adverb
in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf.
in a lowly manner; humbly.
in a quiet voice; softly: to converse lowly.
Origin of lowly
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demureness, humility, purity, diffidence, self-effacement, chastity, simplicity, humbleness, virtue, timidity, delicacy, reticence, inhibition, coyness, decency, innocence, constraint, quietness, celibacy, proprietyExamples from the Web for lowliness
Historical Examples of lowliness
Strong in lowliness, they neither blanch in heat nor pine in frost.
Art in EnglandDutton Cook
It is equally unwise to impress him with his greatness and not with his lowliness.
The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4)J. Arthur Thomson
Lowliness and want are hated by men; but do not go from the Way, to escape them.
The Sayings Of ConfuciusConfucius
They judge of the office of the ministry by the lowliness of the person.
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. IIMartin Luther
Lowliness is taking the place that becomes me; holiness, giving God the place that becomes Him.
Holy in ChristAndrew Murray
lowly
adjective -lier or -liest
adverb
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